25. How to start a podcast in 2023 / What we've learned from 25 episodes of Metacast

Starting a podcast can feel daunting but it need not be. In this episode, we've put together insights from our interviews with podcasters, creators of tech for podcasters, and radio hosts. 👉 Get our book on podcasting here: https://bit.ly/metacast-book Chapters 01:03 - Starting a podcast can be daunting 02:08 - Microphones for podcasting 06:35 - Headphones for podcasting and post-production 08:23 - Recording on an iPhone 09:28 - Pop filter 10:20 - Preparing the space for recording a podcast 12:39 - Reverberation and echo 15:10 - Recording with remote guests 17:22 - When to add video 19:37 - The content of your podcast 23:04 - Authenticity 24:53 - Naming your podcast 26:56 - Creating cover art 28:45 - Theme music and sound effects 30:53 - Style of your podcast 33:46 - The sin of using Airpods for recording 34:38 - Narrative episodes 36:19 - Guest episodes 39:02 - Sending cold emails to potential guests 44:48 - Preparing for an interview 47:53 - Pre-interview calls with guests 49:28 - Checklists 51:36 - Recording time! 57:09 - Building rapport with the guest 58:14 - Human-made noises 59:53 - A primer on post-production 1:11:16 - Publishing the episode to the world 1:12:15 - Priming podcast platforms 1:13:06 - Staying consistent 1:14:10 - Marketing your podcast 1:17:44 - Ratings, reviews, comments 1:19:54 - Helping listeners build a habit around your podcast 1:22:23 - Benefits of podcasting 1:25:37 - Taking show notes 1:26:36 - Getting used to your own voice Show notes Gear Blue Yeti Shure MV7 Shure SM7b Focusrite Scarlett Solo Audio Interface Audio-Technica ATH-M50X Headphones Audio-Technica ATH-M30X Headphones Neewer Professional Microphone Pop Filter DEKIRU 12 Pack Acoustic Panels Moukey Microphone Isolation Shield Software SquadCast Riverside Zencastr Zoom Voice Record Pro Reaper Audacity Descript iZotope RX Ferrite Spotify for Podcasters Transistor.fm Canva Audiojungle Calendly Podcasts Moody Girl Podcast The Tim Ferriss Show The Postlight Podcast The Joe Rogan Experience Lex Fridman Podcast Full show notes with links: https://www.metacastpodcast.com/p/025-how-to-start-a-podcast-in-2023 Download the Metacast podcast app for free iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/metacast/id6462012536 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.metacast.podcast.player Get in touch Contact us: [email protected] Ilya's LinkedIn Arnab's LinkedIn